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Originally published by Citizen DigitalOctober 15, 2025
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Leaders across Kenya eulogise Raila Odinga as champion of democracy

Leaders across Kenya eulogise Raila Odinga as champion of democracy..
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Leaders across Kenya have paid tribute to the late Raila Amolo Odinga, eulogizing him as a champion of democracy and a transformative figure in the nation's political landscape. His lifelong struggle for justice, democracy, and reforms has been highlighted by various prominent figures.
- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lauded Odinga as a "towering pillar of democracy" and a "gallant hero of Kenya’s second liberation."
- Martha Karua, leader of the PNP Party and Raila Odinga’s 2022 presidential running mate, praised their over 30-year journey together for a free and just Kenya.
- Chief Justice Martha Koome stated that without Raila Odinga, Kenya would not have achieved its current "far-reaching democratic, legal, and judicial reforms."
- Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga specifically highlighted Raila Odinga’s consistent decision to challenge presidential election results in court, strengthening public trust in Kenya’s judicial institutions.
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